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PA-32 Cherokee Six vs SR-71 Blackbird

PA-32 Cherokee Six vs SR-71 Blackbird at a glance — top speed 228 vs 3,541 km/h, range 1,361 vs 5,230 km, max takeoff weight 975 vs 78,018 kg, built 7,842 vs 32 units.

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
PA-32 Cherokee Six SR-71 Blackbird
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Lockheed
First flight 14 January 1960 22 December 1964
Year introduced 1965 1966
Number produced 7842 units 32 units
Average unit price -- $185 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 167.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 17.0 m
Height 2.2 m 5.7 m
Length 7.1 m 32.8 m
Maximum speed 228 km/h 3541 km/h
Operational range 1,361 km 5,230 km
Service ceiling 4,359 m 25,908 m
Max. takeoff weight 975 kg 78,018 kg
Empty weight 545 kg 30,617 kg
Total thrust 1 x 112 kW 2 x 15,422 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 3,313 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-71 Blackbird?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 1 years before the SR-71 Blackbird which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or SR-71 Blackbird?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 32 units of the SR-71 Blackbird.